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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Malvasia Bianca di Candia is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Lazio, Italy.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for citrus, orange blossom and floral.
The regions that matter for it are Lazio and Emilia-Romagna.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm.
It blends readily with Trebbiano.
Watch for the synonyms: Malvasia di Candia.
At the table it suits clams steamed with lemon and white wine, herb and quinoa salad and linguine with fresh tomato and arugula.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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clams steamed with lemon and white wine
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herb and quinoa salad
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linguine with fresh tomato and arugula
Also labelled.
Malvasia di Candia.
Bottles to look for.
- Bulli 'Julius' Frizzante Colli Piacentini, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Camillo Donati 'Il Mio' Malvasia di Candia Emilia IGT, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Camillo Donati 'Il Mio' Malvasia Rosa Emilia IGT, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Camillo Donati 'Zoe' Malvasia Dolce Frizzante Emilia IGT, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Cantina Valtidone 'Aurora' Malvasia Frizzante Colli Piacentini, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Cantine Fratelli Bonelli Colli Piacentini Malvasia Frizzante Amabile, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Cantine Romagnoli 'Caravaggio' Bianco Emilia IGT, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Contrada Contro Vino di Sante, Marche, Italy
Malvasia Bianca di Candia: common questions
01.What does Malvasia Bianca di Candia taste like?+
Malvasia Bianca di Candia tastes of citrus, orange blossom and floral. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Malvasia Bianca di Candia from?+
Malvasia Bianca di Candia originates in Lazio, Italy.
03.Where is Malvasia Bianca di Candia grown?+
The key regions for Malvasia Bianca di Candia are Lazio and Emilia-Romagna.
04.What food pairs with Malvasia Bianca di Candia?+
Pour it with clams steamed with lemon and white wine, herb and quinoa salad and linguine with fresh tomato and arugula.
05.What else is Malvasia Bianca di Candia called?+
Malvasia Bianca di Candia is also labelled Malvasia di Candia.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.